Bill experienced the bitter taste of rejection as a child that led to anger and emptiness. A simple prayer was the turning point for him …

Through times of deep darkness and despair, Elizabeth has emerged with a faith and courage that burns bright like a beacon. She is a highly qualified psychologist with her own consulting business. Elizabeth has been nominated for and received numerous awards.

Along with Garry's involvement in the music scene came dope, speed, mushrooms, Serapax, reds, smack, opium, Mandrax, L.S.D. Nembutal, cocaine … and pain. Neither drugs nor Transcendental Mediation proved to be the answer for his spiritual longings. Gary finally found true fulfilment when he let Jesus into his life.

Gary was full of anger. His heart had been smashed to pieces. He couldn't give his heart fully to anyone. But his life was restored and all the pieces put back together when Gary found true love …

Whilst in a correctional institution, George witnessed a trapped pigeon being freed by other prisoners. George was just like that pigeon but was set free when he surrendered his life to God …

Glenn is a fire-fighter who is sustained in the midst of the flames by his faith. Glenn tells how he made a 'bargain' with God that has been the best decision he has ever made.

Grady attended a church for around 18 years, but knew nothing of a personal relationship with a living Saviour. After descending into a drug-induced hell (including alcohol, marijuana, uppers and downers, L.S.D., mushrooms, X.T.C., Crystal Meth and crack cocaine), Grady has experienced the grace of God and found a relationship with the living Saviour.

Guy travelled down the different lanes of life earnestly seeking the truth. It was only when Guy saw that all the avenues had one common denominator that hope, freedom and forgiveness came.

For some, living on the streets may seem to be an escape from the things that annoy them about living at home; others live on the streets because of family breakdown or having been abused at home. Whatever the reasons for being there, Heather reveals the truth about the harsh realities of street life … alcoholism, drugs, exploitation, rape, and pain …

Jezza was fascinated with cigarettes from a young age. Alcohol and drug addictions became major problems in his life. Now his depression and troubles with addiction have disappeared and been replaced by God's love.

After years of the music scene and a life that was out of control, Johnno has been giving back his life …

'Ignited by Truth' is a book that can bring refreshing and healing to anyone desiring healing and freedom from a past full of pain. In her book Kaylee Tucker speaks from the heart as she tells of the pain of sexual abuse, domestic violence and depression and how she found joy, hope, peace and forgiveness through the darkness ... Kaylee's reflections can be like water to the thirsty soul.

Kirra's life involved drugs, loneliness, stealing, sex and alcohol addiction, gangs and sexual abuse. She gave her life to Jesus ... Jesus is awesome!

For Michelle, witchcraft only meant darkness, pain, torment and fear. After she starting going to church with her grandma, Michelle found freedom and a new life in Jesus Christ …

Adventure, surfing, travel and freedom were what Mikael had 'in this blood'. Read on to find why finding the house with the red surfboard on it bought Mikael excitement and how the events that followed bought him true freedom …

Nolen chasing the things that he thought would make him happy. He was chasing the things the world around him was telling him to pursue … sex … success … money. Nolen was hit by a car while drunkenly running across the street to get the attention of a prostitute. God needed to strip these things away before Nolen could see that there was more to life than pornography and sex.

Norm thought he could create his own reality … doubt, unbelief and stubborn pride were his constant companions … the horrors of Vietnam had hardened him … it was not to he stood on the edge of eternity did he cry out to God and God made himself known in a powerful way …

Like many of us, Perry thought he was bullet proof but a stroke changed all that. This story shows that God still heals today …

Peter longed to fulfil his desire for spiritual things. He was keen to belong and to impress his friends. Tarot cards was a practice that seemed to be the answer but a guy at work was able to show him that the power he was tapping into was dark, shadowy and dangerous. Peter found a way out and a real experience of the love of God …

Hopelessness overcame Peter like an ocean wave. He wanted to die and on 22nd March 1996 Peter started a police siege that lasted four and a half hours. Peter's story shows God's overflowing mercy, kindness and patience …

What could possibly change a biker's life, which was marked by self-centredness, hard-core partying, drugs, and self-absorption, into a life that thinks of others first? Rhys found that his two sisters were to play a major role in his remarkable transformation … Rhys can be contacted for seminars and speaking engagements through the website Praying the Progidals Home

At the age of 84, Ross found himself in Intensive Care. This is not a place Ross would have chosen to go but God used surgery and his stay in hospital to show him many life-changing things … peace … power … faith.

Sary knew she needed to be released from her prison. Taking the living water that Jesus offered was the key …

From a young age, Stephanie has been faithful to follow where God leads her and she has experienced that being a Christian is 'cool' …

Feeling rejected, Tim turned to alcohol, dope, and heroin - anything to fill the hole in his life. But there was nothing that could give him any lasting satisfaction. After years of wild living that included pig hunting, Tim eventually found the source of the love he longed for …

A letter from his ex-wife sent Tony spiraling into thoughts of murder and suicide but God intervened …

Wolf says, "From 1977 to 1987 I lived a life unacceptable to society - an outlaw bikie in every sense, a violent man, heavily involved in drugs and alcohol abuse. My way of life was very empty, with no love for anyone, no compassion nor mercy in my heart for enemies, nor anyone who got in my way. I did time in seven prisons. In 1987, after a serious car accident where my life was spared, my life was changed …"